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DV52 PWU

2002 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,192 mi
Last recorded36,192 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 PWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 36,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and pinnion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 35,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 35,271 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear footbrake roller brake test reading low

Pass 6 Dec 2022 34,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside rack and pinnion gatter (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 34,477 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and pinnion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 33,958 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 33,499 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 32,219 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and pinnion (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 31,445 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 31,442 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure repaired with tape (8.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 30,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 30,090 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 29,318 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 29,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 28,211 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,560 miles

nearside rear tyre tread is low (2.0mm approx)

power steering rack/pipes show signs of leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 24,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Nov 2011 24,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Nov 2010 22,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 22,673 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 20,325 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 20,279 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,814 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 17,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,986 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 12,147 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 9,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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DV52 PWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV52 PWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV52 PWU is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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